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Reviewer: mom1, 3-6 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Caregiver)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment: My 6 year old son began taking this medication 10 months ago. I was very torn about the decision to medicate my child. I decided to try it to see if I saw any improvement. The improvement was apparent immediately. We have had to change his dosage (15mg 2x's daily), however now I am not the only one who sees how sweet and caring and wonderful my son is. Before medicine, most people were ag
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Comment:My 6 year old son began taking this medication 10 months ago. I was very torn about the decision to medicate my child. I decided to try it to see if I saw any improvement. The improvement was apparent immediately. We have had to change his dosage (15mg 2x's daily), however now I am not the only one who sees how sweet and caring and wonderful my son is. Before medicine, most people were aggravated with him and did not understand. Now, he is very successful socially. He never had a problem learning - the ultimate multi-tasker - but most children did not enjoy his company. But now,he is invited to all the birthday parties and even has been star student! This otherwise would not have been possible without this medicine. The only issue, but is relatively insignificant, is the pills are in 10 mg and he has to take 15. I have to be very careful in seperating the medicine and splitting pills. But this is hardly a problem considering the success it has given my son. Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: 13-18 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment: I have ADD, not ADHD. I've been using this medicine for almost 6 years now because ritalin stopped working for me. At 54 mg, it lasts for about 8-10 hours. I have noticed that I do not experience hunger while on the medication, and also feel a minor absence of emotion(not as lively or active as normal).
Overall, it helps me concentrate and focus in on things, which is what it is ment to do.

Comment:I have ADD, not ADHD. I've been using this medicine for almost 6 years now because ritalin stopped working for me. At 54 mg, it lasts for about 8-10 hours. I have noticed that I do not experience hunger while on the medication, and also feel a minor absence of emotion(not as lively or active as normal).
Overall, it helps me concentrate and focus in on things, which is what it is ment to do.Hide Full Comment

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